In Case {AU}

Chapter 8

Demi's POV

11:58. I'm searching for Brian in the crowd of people standing and sitting on the floor by the tv in Holly's living room. I have two minutes to find him.

This is my first real relationship and this will be my first New Years kiss that has actually meant something to me. I'm lucky I get to see the side of Brian that I do. Not many people know him for his sweet heart like I do.

11:59. Where the heck is he? I mutter to myself. My small frame does not compete with the near 6 foot tall guys standing blocking my view of the tv. 30 seconds left.

I see Nick leaning against the wall observing everyone else and I scurry over to him.

"Hey"

"Hi" he smiles back at me.

10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

An eruption of yelling and the sound of clinking beer bottles fills the room.

Nick out spreads his arms and I hug him. My eyes start to burn, I'm trying not to cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. Suck it up. Silent tears fall of Nick's shoulder leaving hot, wet marks of his grey Tee. He moves me to see my face. Our eyes lock, and I know I am safe. "Heeey, don't do that here, D. You're okay." He pulls me back in and rubs my back.

"Let's go," he whispers.